2024 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
Xander Schauffele Wins 2024 PGA Championship
First Major Victory • Valhalla Golf Club • May 16-19, 2024
Tournament Results
🏆 CHAMPION
Xander Schauffele
Final Score
263 (-21)
Margin
1 stroke
Major Wins
1
Runner-up:
Bryson DeChambeau (-20)
Historical Significance
Xander Schauffele finally broke through in the majors with a record-breaking performance at Valhalla Golf Club. His 21-under-par total of 263 set a new PGA Championship scoring record.
After years of close calls in major championships, including seven top-10 finishes, Schauffele delivered when it mattered most. A clutch birdie on the 72nd hole sealed the victory and ended questions about his ability to win on golf's biggest stage.
At age 30, Schauffele proved that patience and perseverance pay off. His steady, consistent play throughout the week showcased why he had been knocking on the door of major championship glory for so long.
Key Moments
- Record-breaking 21-under-par total of 263, lowest in PGA Championship history
- Birdie on the final hole to secure one-stroke victory
- Became the first player to win a major with all four rounds in the 60s since Brooks Koepka (2019 PGA)
- First major victory after multiple close calls, including runner-up at 2023 Open Championship